Overview
- New England won its fifth straight to move to 6-2, with Drake Maye completing 18 of 24 passes for 282 yards and three touchdowns plus about 50 rushing yards.
- Cleveland’s Dillon Gabriel went 21-of-35 for 156 yards with two touchdowns, two interceptions and an intentional-grounding safety as the offense stalled after an opening-drive score.
- Myles Garrett recorded five sacks, a Browns single-game record, and voiced frustration following the loss.
- Shedeur Sanders was inactive with a back issue and Bailey Zappe served as Gabriel’s backup, as fan and media pressure to play Sanders intensified.
- Head coach Kevin Stefanski said Gabriel will remain the starter after the upcoming bye, and Patriots special-teamer Brenden Schooler’s face-mask penalty is under NFL review for a possible fine.